A minister in Colorado has been arrested for reportedly having sex with a 14-year-old girl.

Investigators say the girl got pregnant and gave birth in September. A pattern of abuse spelled out over at least one year shows multiple alleged sexual assaults.

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"It's just very disheartening and it's very concerning," said Jackie Kirby of the El Paso County Sheriff's office. "You go to places and you're there to learn and to grow and fellowship, and this kind of thing happens and it's just tragic."

Romello Leach was a minister who worked with several churches in the Colorado Springs area. New arrest papers reveal Leach confessed to having sex with a 14-year-old at least four separate times.

Leach also admits to being the father of her child. He says he was "full of lust."

According to an arrest affidavit, Leach made the confession during a recorded phone conversation with his ex-wife. He is facing eight counts of sexual assault.